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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.69, 139.07 and 58.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.69, 139.07 and 58.41 is: 87.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.69 : 139.07 = 58.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.69/139.07 = 58.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.69x = 139.07 × 58.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.69x = 8,123.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,123.08/92.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.64

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